From left to right: Me (duh), Ted and little Nika! She's saying "Hola...!"
Wow!
Is all I have to say.
Okay, fine. I've got a bit more to say than that. And if I didn't, this blog wouldn't be all that worthwhile.
But "Wow!" is the best word that I can use to describe today's lunch.
After Olga and Nika got back from church, the four of us got in the car and headed fifteen minutes east to the town of Cabrils
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrils
Cabrils is a municipality known for its carnations and roses. Perched on a hillside, it is a quaint and beautiful town, but probably not one that you would come upon unless you "knew" to visit.
Fortunately, Ted and Olga "knew" about Cabrils, as they had received a restaurant recommendation from a friend in town, whose father liked to dine at a place called Hostal de la Placa
http://www.hostaldecabrils.com/esp/contacto.php
Though we were greeted by a valet attendant, this place was unpretentious, yet afforded spectacular views and food so delicious it almost defies description.
That said, I will do my best. And, since a picture is worth a thousand words, I will do my best to economize with words.
Briefly, our meal:
- Pa amb tomaca - typical Catalan appetizer of bread with smashed tomatoes, drenched in olive oil...not eating a lot of bread right now, but I could NOT resist! Fantastico!! Adjacent are bunuelos de bacalao - salt cod fritters; ethereal, light, fluffy and delicious; like a popover with just the slightest hint of cod, truly amazing. Also pictured are vegetable cannelones with a light pesto.
- - Cava (sparkling) Sangria - light, dry and refreshing; dos jarros por favor!
- Jamon Iberico - need I say more?
- Cabrit - leg of lamb, so good that I picked up the bone and unabashedly gnawed on it; 'nuf said. Last shot is of the Godfather sippin' his cava with a nice view from the restaurant. Little does he know, FYI, the glass broke. It's been chipped. Think he cares? Godfather don't care! He just sips his cava...
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